Dry or ready-mixed stucco facade mix: which one to choose

As you can see, the facade stucco mixture is applied quite simply.

A house for every person is his protection and support. Therefore, it must first of all be strong and reliable. Equally important is its appearance, as this is the card of its owner. Ideally, the strength and attractiveness of the house should be combined. How to achieve this? This will help high-quality facade plaster (mixture).

The content of the article

Varieties of plaster material
- Major brands
Application
How to choose the right mixture
- Storage conditions for plaster

Varieties of plaster material

The modern market for building materials offers such mixtures in a fairly wide variety. It is important not to make a mistake with the choice. To do this, you need to navigate in the classification and varieties of mixtures of this type. Plaster facade mixtures are divided into several types.

At the same time, two main indicators are taken into account:

Destination
Structure.

By design, facade stucco mixtures are classified into:

Homepage. Its main purpose is to seal joints, cracks and joints. It gives the appearance of the house a flat surface of the facade. Its composition includes fillers from the smallest fractions.
The finish line. This type of mixture plays a protective and decorative function. In its preparation, a variety of dyes and adhesives are often used.

Tip. In order to save costs, experts recommend buying two mixtures of the same manufacturer. This will ensure a long term use of the plaster.

Photo of what mineral plaster looks like

The composition of the mixture can be divided into:

1.	Mineral.	It has such properties as: Strength. Resistance to penetration of water and moisture. Aesthetics. Long service life, ductility. Note. This became possible due to the fact that cement is used as its basis. Mineral plaster It has the ability to penetrate the smallest cracks and seams, providing them with tightness and strength. The mixture is securely attached to the surface of the wall, thereby strengthening it. Of no less importance is the fact that the mineral mixture for external plaster passes air well, and is also very economical in consumption.
2.	Acrylic	The basis for creating such a mixture are polymer soluble in water. Acrylic plaster It is resistant to sharp changes in air temperature, has strength and elasticity. Using an acrylic mixture for exterior decoration of the house reliably protects its walls from the appearance and development of various pathogenic microorganisms and fungi. Equally important is the ease of care for her.
3.	Silicate.	For its manufacture, silicate glass is used, which has waterproofing properties, strength and medium ductility. Experts note that silicate plaster often cracks and forms microcracks. Therefore, it is recommended to use it when decorating walls from fragile building materials: aerated concrete, blocks of silicate or shell rock.
4.	Silicone	The price of such plaster is quite high, but practicality also has high rates. It is very easy to apply on your own, which will save on the work of the construction team. Of no small importance is that for silicone plaster inherent indicators such as dirt repulsion and reliable bactericidal protection of the surface of the walls of the house. It can equally well be used for both external and internal decoration of the room.Its composition includes paints of various colors, with high resistance to fading. This not only ensures a long service life of the mixture, but also significantly expands the selection process.
5.	Decorative.	The main characteristics inherent in this type of mixture are resistance to fading, moisture, and a sharp drop in atmospheric temperature. This was made possible by the use of various fillers and adhesives in its preparation, which give the plaster all the necessary properties.

Note. There are quite a few brands that specialize in the production of wall plasters.

Major brands

The table shows the characteristics of the most famous:

	Bolars	Weber	Baumit	Ceresit
View	Mineral.	Acrylic.	Silicate.	Silik.
Consumption (kg / m2)	1,5-1,7	2,5-3,2	2,6-4,0	2,5-4,0
Thickness	2-19	The size of the fraction	–	–
Minimum temperatures	50	50	100	100

Application

In order to ensure a long service life, dry mixes for external plastering must be correctly applied.

To do this, there is a simple instruction, which can be found on each package of plaster:

In accordance with the proportions indicated on the package, the stucco facade mixture is diluted with water.

Note. It should be noted that the plaster will be ready for use only 15 - 25 minutes after its dilution.

If you want to give the mixture a certain color, the paint must be added in the right amount directly to the prepared mixture and mix well.
Scoop a small amount of the finished plaster with a spatula and apply it in a thin layer on the bottom of the trowel.
The trowel is applied to the wall surface almost at an angle of 90 degrees. Slowly stretch the plaster along the surface of the wall until an even layer of mixture forms on it.

Such manipulations must be repeated until the entire surface of the wall is covered with the same layer of facade plaster. More details about the process of using the mixture can be found in the video in this article.

How to choose the right mixture

In order for the stucco facade mixture to fulfill all the functions assigned to it, it is necessary to pay special attention to its choice.

In this case, many factors must be taken into account:

What is the result expected.
Features of the climate.
Material possibilities of the owner of the house.

Storage conditions for plaster

How to store the mixture.

Before deciding on the final choice of plaster, experts recommend paying attention to such points:

1.	Delivery.	When buying a mineral mixture, it is in paper bags that can burst, while silicone and silicate mixtures take up more space, but are packed in buckets, which is more reliable.
2.	Storage.	The conditions under which different types of plaster are to be stored are different. Before purchasing it, you must first familiarize yourself with the features of the place where the mixture will not be exposed to ultraviolet rays and moisture.
3.	Using.	If you plan to apply the mixture yourself, without involving a construction team, it is recommended that you carefully read the instructions on the packaging and strictly observe it; otherwise, there is no guarantee that the result will not be as expected.
4.	The size of the fractions.	If the owner wants to get a perfectly smooth wall surface, it is best to give preference to an acrylic mixture. To create a relief, it is recommended to use cement or decorative plaster.
5.	Preparatory work.	Tip. Before applying the mixture to the wall surface, it must first be prepared. To do this, the surface is leveled and primed. Otherwise, the plaster can not only lie down badly, but also will not stay on the wall for long.

The use of building mixtures for home decoration has a number of important advantages.The main thing is to choose, prepare and apply plaster. How houses look for decoration, which used different types of finishing mixtures, can be seen in the video in this article.